Brian Harrison

Brian D. Harrison is an attorney and counselor at The Private Firm in Rochester, Michigan. His practice centers on commercial litigation and disputes involving businesses and individuals. He handles contract litigation, business torts, and corporate disputes in state and federal courts. With more than two decades of legal experience, Brian brings a litigation background to matters that require evaluating competing claims, developing a court strategy, and seeking workable resolutions.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cincinnati in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2000, graduating magna cum laude. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2001. His legal studies prepared him for litigation and legal analysis, while his later professional roles gave him experience applying those skills in disputes involving contracts and commercial relationships.

Brian previously worked as a commercial litigation associate and served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. That combination of civil litigation and prosecution experience informs his courtroom advocacy and understanding of trial preparation. In private practice, he represents clients in commercial conflicts that can involve contractual obligations, alleged business misconduct, and corporate issues. He helps examine the facts underlying a dispute and determine the appropriate course in court or settlement discussions.

Brian D. Harrison approaches commercial litigation with an emphasis on effective advocacy and practical resolution. His experience in both state and federal court proceedings supports his work with clients facing significant business disputes. By combining trial experience with knowledge of commercial law, he helps individuals and organizations assess legal exposure, protect their positions, and respond to difficult conflicts as they develop.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Private Firm PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)

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